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Dale Ross Stith

Dale Ross Stith

Arlington,TX

Summary

A team player ready to contribute to your project's success.

Usually an Engineering Specialist, I've adapted to and succeeded in a variety of other disciplines over a long period. Yet able to adapt and continue.

Overview

55
55
years of professional experience
1
1

Numerous Certifications

1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Test Laboratory Mgr, HVAC

SCS Frigette
Fort Worth, TX
04.1996 - 02.2022
  • Produced and operated a Steam Table, "green" Calorimeter, and a large (bus-sized) environmental Wind Tunnel comprising a HVAC Test Laboratory that satisfied quality assurance requirements. It was also used to resolve warranty issues. The Calorimeter: was used to evaluate components, assemblies, and systems in a closed loop that was more energy-efficient fashion and cost-effective than usual. A PC using IMACA algorithms semi-automatically reported Mass Air Flow, Cooling, Heat Dissipation, etcetera in SAE and International (metric) Dimensions. The Wind Tunnel included a KW/SqM "light-cloud" for sun simulation. It was used to evaluate systems in their host vehicles.

Avionics Engineering Specialist

Bell Helicopter Textron
02.1990 - 08.1990
  • Integrated BHTI's 1st "Glass Cockpit" Helicopter: Produced test procedures, applied initial power, and verified its avionics systems functioned normally, or provided corrections and ECOs for following aircraft.

Systems Engineer, A-J Data-Links and ARH Seeker

Harris Corporation GISD & Texas Instruments MSBE
07.1979 - 02.1990
  • Produced aircraft A-J Datalink and ARH specification and block diagram drafts, Mass Properties Documents, test plans, and procedures.
  • Produced Interface Control Documents resolving Inter-LRU signal naming and other issues.
  • Produced lightweight 360 Degree end-to-end shielded wire harness meeting EMC and Tempest Red/Black requirements.
  • Edited System Technical Description Document
  • Team leader for System I&T: Delegated tasks and provided test results.

Engineer/Scientist/Technician, Muti-discipline

Lockheed
Ontario and San Francisco Bay Area, CA
05.1967 - 07.1979
  • As Test Engineer; prepared CNI Avionics, A-J Data-Link, and EMC Test Plans, Procedures, and Schedules.
  • As Remote Site Manager and Test Director: 1. Completed CNI Avionics Test Program. 2. Innovated solutions to calculate aircraft position and heading, optimizing complex guidance and targeting processes. 2. Safely and correctly flew and reported more than 200 flight tests.
  • As Research Lab Specialist assisting Electro-Chemistry PhDs: 1. Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness by innovating a better method to produce Li/HOH Power Cell anodes while improving workplace safety. 2. Produced and operated a Li/HOH Power Cell Test Apparatus and completed a year-long parametric test program on schedule and budget.
  • As a technician, serviced avionics and sensor systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Rollins College, Winter Park, FL
05.1984

Associate of Arts - Electronics Technology

12 Other Colleges/Universities, AZ, CA, FL, TN & TX
06.1964

Comm/Nav Avionics (6611 MOS)

USMC NATTC , Millington, TN
01.1960 - 01.1961

Skills

  • Microsoft (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Photoshop, and some 2-D CAD)
  • Analog Circuit Analysis
  • Research and Analysis
  • Schedule Planning
  • Test Procedures

Accomplishments

Produced Military Specification documents as a writer and editor.

Instituted the use of word processor and electronic media storage to replace conventional typewritten and hardcopy storage in Configuration Management Systems.

Led aircraft Comm/Nav Avionics, Electro-Magnetic-Compatibility, and Anti-Jam test programs, Manned and Remotely-Piloted-Vehicle.

Supported military test programs at customer sites (domestic and foreign).

Produced and managed/operated a HVAC Environmental Test Laboratory. Evaluated components, assemblies, and systems and reported results.

Incorporated IRS 501 ( c ) 3 NPO and produced historical documents.

Innovated system to safely bond lithium metal to anode substrate, produced, and tested Li/HOH Power Cells

Affiliations

  • U. TX, Dallas McDermott Library Special Collections, History of Aviation Collection. Texas Tech. U. Vietnam Center and Archives

Certification

  • Federal Communications Commission License: 1964 - On.
  • United States Marine Corps 6611 MOS: 1961- '64.
  • Lockheed Electro-Magnetic Compatibility Board Member: 1969-'86.
  • Department of Defense Secret Clearance 1967 to '90, TOP SECRET /NOFORN/SPECIAL ACCESS 1986 to '90.
  • IMACA HVAC Refrigerant License, R-12, R-134, and R-22: 1996-On
  • SAE Automotive Technician License: 1995 -On


Awarded Commendations from my on-site customer, MACV CG William W. Westmoreland, DARPA COIN Deputy Len Sullivan, and my employer's President.

Timeline

Test Laboratory Mgr, HVAC - SCS Frigette
04.1996 - 02.2022
Avionics Engineering Specialist - Bell Helicopter Textron
02.1990 - 08.1990
Systems Engineer, A-J Data-Links and ARH Seeker - Harris Corporation GISD & Texas Instruments MSBE
07.1979 - 02.1990
Rollins College - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
12 Other Colleges/Universities - Associate of Arts, Electronics Technology
Engineer/Scientist/Technician, Muti-discipline - Lockheed
05.1967 - 07.1979
USMC NATTC - , Comm/Nav Avionics (6611 MOS)
01.1960 - 01.1961

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